June 2022

Bartram’s Mile Tour with Joel (CANCELED)

This event has been canceled and will be rescheduled to the fall. Registrants will be notified via email. Join curator Joel Fry for a bicycle ride along the Bartram’s Mile Trail, north and south of Bartram’s Garden. Learn about the Bartram family farms and later industrialization of the Lower Schuylkill. The group will meet in...


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Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia Performance

Eastwick Pavilion
5400 Lindbergh Blvd, Philadelphia, PA

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents the second season of its outdoor concert series in beautiful gardens across the city, “Orchestra in the Garden.” Performances of “Franklin’s Playlist”, the final installment of the series, will take place at Bartram's Garden and Villanova's Stoneleigh Garden. This piece gives audiences a window into the musical tastes of...


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August 2022

Archaeological Tour of Bartram’s Garden

What can archaeology tell us about the history of botany and gardening? Join graduate student and archaeologist Ally Mitchem and Curator Joel Fry for a tour of Bartram’s Garden where we explore this question. On this tour, Ally will discuss some of the archaeology that has been carried out at the garden, and what those...


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October 2022

Archaeological Tour of Bartram’s Garden

What can archaeology tell us about the history of botany and gardening? Join graduate student and archaeologist Ally Mitchem and curator Joel Fry for a tour of Bartram’s Garden where we explore this question. On this tour, Ally will discuss some of the archaeology that has been carried out at the garden, and what those...


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June 2023

The Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia presents Ben Franklin’s Fiddle

Biber Battalia Mark O’Connor Emily’s Reel Telemann Overture to Les Nations anciens et modernes Jessie Montgomery Strum Geminiani Concerto grosso no.12, D minor, after Corelli Mark O’Connor Appalachia Waltz Rameau Forêts paisibles from Les Indes Galantes Transport yourself back in time with the Chamber Orchestra of Philadelphia's garden concert, celebrating the rich musical heritage of early America. Experience the convergence of Baroque...


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November 2023

We Hold These Truths: A WHYY Community Screening & Talkback

The new PBS documentary We Hold These Truths explores the influence of America’s Declaration of Independence. This one document inspired over 100 nations around the world to seek their own independence. Join  WHYY News’ Community & Engagement team, N.I.C.E. (News & Information Community Exchange) partner FunTimes Magazine, community partner Africom, and Bartram’s Garden for a...


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I'm interested in:

Biking & Walking

Birds

Boating & Fishing

Flowers, Plants & Trees

Gardening

History

Kids' Activities

Sankofa Community Farm

Southwest Philadelphia

Water Quality

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Youth Internships

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Biking & Walking

Stroll the Schuylkill River Trail or join us for biking!

Birds

Look up! More than 100 species of birds rely on this ecosystem.

Boating & Fishing

Enjoy all that the Tidal Schuylkill River has to offer.

Flowers, Plants & Trees

See what’s blooming, find a favorite tree, and stroll the gardens and natural lands.

Gardening

Bring the Garden home! Shop for plants or grow food, trees, and more.

History

Uncover the interconnected stories of this historic site.

Kids' Activities

Join us year-round to learn, make, share, and wonder.

Sankofa Community Farm

“Go back and get it!” Growing food sovereignty with an African Diaspora focus.

Southwest Philadelphia

Resources and opportunities especially for neighbors in Southwest Philly.

Water Quality

Find our latest data on the river’s bacteria levels and recent rainfall.

Workshops, Wellness & Culture

Enjoy upcoming workshops, self-care, and events. Are you a Southwest artist? Let’s partner!

Youth Internships

Calling Southwest students: paid internships available with the river, the farm, and the trees.